Anjou-Brissac
AOC Anjou Villages Brissac is a red wine produced south of Angers, renowned for its red fruit aromas and spicy notes. Made mainly from Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, it offers good structure and high ageing potential.
- Color: Red
- Style: Powerful, tannic red wines
- Grape varieties : Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Wine pairing
- Red
Input
Game terrine with herbs: The richness and spice of the wine pairs perfectly with a game terrine, offering a balance between the robust flavors and tannins of the wine.
Dish
Duck breast with red fruit: The sweet and tart flavors of red fruit highlight the wine's similar aromas, while the duck meat blends perfectly with its structure.
Cheese
Saint-Nectaire: This soft, bloomy-rind cheese offers a creamy texture and delicately fruity flavor that complement the wine's tannins well.
Dessert
Black cherry pie: The sweetness and acidity of the cherries blend well with the dark fruit aromas of the wine, providing a pleasing contrast.
A pleasant surprise!
Winter evening: Chestnut velouté
Tasting
- Red
Appearance
Deep, sustained, often dark ruby-colored rind.
Nose
Dominantly smooth aromas of liquorice and black fruit, evolving onto leather and undergrowth.
Palate
Offers a beautiful tannic structure and true finesse.
Conservation
ideal temperature
Serve at 16°-17°
Conservation
Most will blossom after 4 to 6 years of cellaring.
Location
The Anjou-Brissac appellation covers 10 communes in Maine-et-Loire: Brissac-Quincé, Denée, Juigné-sur-Loire, Mozé-sur-Louet, Mûrs-Erigné, Saint-Jean-des-Mauvrets, Saint-Melaine-sur-Aubance, Saint-Saturnin-sur-Loire, Soulaines-sur-Aubance and Vauchrétien. It corresponds to the Coteaux de l'Aubance geographical area.
To remember
Varieties: Wines from this appellation are made mainly from two grape varieties: Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. These grape varieties produce robust, structured red wines with red and black fruit aromas, often accompanied by spicy and floral notes.
The AOC Anjou-Brissac is located south of the city of Angers, around the town of Brissac-Quincé. This terroir is characterized by schist and clay soils, ideal for growing vines, contributing to the complexity and richness of the wines produced.
The wines are known for their power and ageing potential. They present a fine tannic structure and aromatic complexity, including notes of ripe fruit, spice and sometimes licorice. These wines often improve with age, developing more complex and refined aromas.
The appellation imposes strict criteria on yields, planting density and winemaking methods. Yields are limited to ensure wine quality and concentration, and harvests are often carried out by hand to select the best bunches. Wines must also undergo a minimum ageing period before marketing, guaranteeing their quality and ageing potential.
All about Anjou-Brissac
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